DCU
Decatur
United States
7,959 km
4,945 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,959 km
4,945 mi / 4,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
33°
north northeast

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DCU RIX
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code DCU RIX
ICAO Code KDCU EVRA
City Decatur Riga
Country United States Latvia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Riga
Elevation 592 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 56.920000, 23.970000

Decatur (DCU) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,959 kilometers (4,945 miles / 4,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:35 in Decatur, it's 18:35 in Riga. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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